The Values Behind Our Work

At Fundraising Sol, our values aren't words we chose because they sounded good on a website. They're a reflection of how we want to show up — for our clients, for each other, and for the communities we work alongside.

Wellbeing

We believe healthy fundraisers build healthy fundraising programs. That means prioritizing wellness, sustainable workloads, healthy boundaries, and supporting one another so our team, and our clients, can thrive.

Joy

Joy is a practice. We choose gratitude, positivity, respect, and appreciation in how we work together and with our clients. Even when the work is challenging, there are opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate progress.

Honesty

We communicate openly, directly, and respectfully. Honest conversations build stronger relationships, better fundraising strategies, and greater trust. And when conversations are difficult, we believe they can still be approached with kindness and professionalism.

Belonging

Everyone deserves to know they belong. Our work is stronger because of the different experiences, perspectives, and identities represented by our team and the organizations we serve. We want people to feel respected, valued, heard, and empowered to contribute fully.

As a women-owned and women-led firm, we're committed to building a team and client partnerships that reflect and respect the communities we work alongside. That means continuing to learn, listen, and examine our own practices so that belonging isn't simply something we value — it's something we actively work to create.

We won't always get everything right. But our values give us something important to come back to:

Are we showing up the way we said we would?

That's the standard we're working toward — every day.

Frances Roen is the Founder of Fundraising Sol and a fundraising consultant with two decades of experience. She is deeply passionate about relationship building, individual donor work, and supporting nonprofit professionals’ health and wellness to enable them to deliver their best work.